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Cytalon 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Cytalon 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Cytalon 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cytalon 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Cytalon 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cytalon 500 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Cytalon 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cytalon 500 Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cytalon 500 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cytalon 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cytalon 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cytalon 500 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Cytalon 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cytalon should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Cytalon 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Cytalon may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cytalon should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Cytalon 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cytalon is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cytalon 500 Injection on the Liver?
Cytalon can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Cytalon 500 Injection on the Heart?
Cytalon is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cytalon 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cytalon 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cytalon 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cytalon 500 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cytalon 500 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cytalon 500 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cytalon 500 Injection
You can take Cytalon 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytalon 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cytalon 500 Injection.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 381-383
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 864-865
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depocyt® (cytarabine)
